2024 Playoffs Rd 1 Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers

[saclare]

Originally Posted by Dallas41

I want no parts of THJ in this series

Dude is just a blackhole on offense and you just about guarantee when ever he puts the ball on the floor it's a turnover waiting to happen.

I'd much rather DJJ and Green continue to get those extra minutes he would have played.

Those two guys might not catch fire like him for a game or two but they both rebound and defend their ass off much more consistently than THJ"s offense.

Mavs have made it all the way to the WCF'S before without that dude killing possessions with bad forced shots

The whole offense was a blackhole for stretches of both games so far this series. To be very clear, this is only with the caveat (hope?) that both Kidd and THJ understand that if it ain't there, the leash is short. His rotations have definitely shortened in these first two games. I don't think the approach to THJ would be different. But yea, I'd have like to see a 3 or two from him in game 2. Just an unfortunate injury that should have come with 3 FTs...

Originally Posted by Melonhead

Yeah it?s like people forgot how abysmal he was the second half of the season. The less he?s out there is a net positive.

I am certainly not discounting this, as it's a fact he was much worse post-AS break. Sub 32% on the one thing he's supposed to be good at...

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

Yes, THJ's lack of handling really hurts the team. But it's his unawareness of things he can't do that makes it so bad. If he just played within his limits, then he could be a contributor.

We really need his shooting off the bench though. Or Exum. Or Green. Someone needs to provide scoring off the bench.

Lack of handling and awareness are perfect to bring to the conversation as it's what drives fans mad. If Kidd and THJ could wring in his minutes to productive spurts rather than trying to be his dad on offense, that would be a plus in certain situations not only in this series, but the playoffs.

But they have yet to show they can keep THJ in his role so I get the hesistation and unwillingness to try it in the playoffs and hope things change.

[blessednegr0]

We ready for this game? I already got the beer flowing! This is make or break time.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

"We" are ready. Is the team? No excuses!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't bitch to the refs. Don't fall for tricks. Don't come out flat.

Play that same lock down defense you played in game 2.

Gafford is a game time decision.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Kahwi is a go. Good, no excuses. F'em.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

And Gafford is available per Afseth. Lol, sorry about the multiple posts but this stuff is coming in hot and fast.

[blessednegr0]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

"We" are ready. Is the team? No excuses!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't bitch to the refs. Don't fall for tricks. Don't come out flat.

Play that same lock down defense you played in game 2.

Gafford is a game time decision.

Let's go baby!!! I am feeling good about this one.

[SMC0007]

I wanna see some fn defense! I think the fans at home will provide the motivation and energy.

Lets go. We need these 2 home games.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

I wanna see a big game from Exum.

[blessednegr0]

Originally Posted by SMC0007

I wanna see some fn defense! I think the fans at home will provide the motivation and energy.

Lets go. We need these 2 home games.

Let's replicate that defense from last game. I think the Mavericks know they can play more physical now.

[BPo001]

Landlord focused early

[JTmoney2424]

Good start on getting Gafford involved but so many wide open 3s missed.

[EricaLubarsky]

Ugly

[EricaLubarsky]

Lets score 20

[EricaLubarsky]

Woof.

Greatest offense in NBA history yesterday cant get 20pts in a quarter.

[EricaLubarsky]

Also Fuck Harden

[JTmoney2424]

Green literally lets the ball roll all the way past half court and gives Harden time to get that 3 off. Can?t happen

[Melonhead]

Not the offense I pictured when they got to Dallas.

[Melonhead]

Tuned in late is Gafford playing?

[Melonhead]

Fuck westrbrook he knew what he was doing

[BPo001]

Bigs are FEASTING

[BPo001]

Originally Posted by Melonhead

Tuned in late is Gafford playing?

Yes, and playing well!

[BPo001]

Kawhi only played 9 min in the first half

[BPo001]

Wow what a horeshit call on Kyrie

[BPo001]

Kidd just challenged the wrong play

[BPo001]

That a technical for hanging on the rim? Dude held on for 10 sec at least

[JTmoney2424]

Settling for way too many deep 3s

[JTmoney2424]

Luka missing so many shots and it?s carrying over to his D.

[JTmoney2424]

Exum has been brutal this series. Another idiotic foul

[JTmoney2424]

Westbrook may as well put on a Mavs jersey. He?s doing his best to help them tonight!

[EricaLubarsky]

I hate Harden and his flops more than anything in the NBA

[JTmoney2424]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

I hate Harden and his flops more than anything in the NBA

It?s also a double standard too with that guy. Luka does the same thing and the officials call it on the floor but they are the first to always give him continuation.

[Melonhead]

THATS THE DANIEL GAFFORD I WAS EXPECTING TONIGHT

[BPo001]

Amazing how much better the defense has been with Green taking THJ minutes

[Melonhead]

LETS GO PJ STANDING UP FOR LUKA ILL DIE FOR YOU

[JTmoney2424]

Ky is such a special player

[DevinHarriswillstart]

This is the dawning of the age of aquarius!

[Melonhead]

We are so lucky to have the roster we have. Trade deadline sealed how special this team was.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

We haven't even really played well and are up 2-1. We'd be up 3-0 if we weren't absolutely terrible for part of the first game.

[SMC0007]

Originally Posted by blessednegr0

Let's replicate that defense from last game. I think the Mavericks know they can play more physical now.

Asked and answered!

[SMC0007]

PJ. FN. Washington.

Man that flex reaction in the middle of everything is going to be popular.